congestion

congestion
[kənˈdʒɛstʃ(ə)n]
noun
  1. [mass noun]the state of being congested
    拥塞,阻塞;拥挤,挤满;充血
    the new bridge should ease congestion in the area.
    新建大桥应能缓解该地区的交通拥堵。
语源
  1. late Middle English: via Old French from Latin congestio(n-), from congere 'heap up', from con- 'together' + gerere 'bring'
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